commonality
noun
com·mon·al·i·ty
ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 
plural commonalities
1
: the common people
2
a
: possession of common features or attributes : commonness
b
: a common feature or attribute
Synonyms
Examples of commonality in a Sentence
The plans share important commonalities.
one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work
Recent Examples on the Web
There are some commonalities among the caregivers who inflict this type of abuse, but not everyone matches the same criteria, Sanders says.
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Sarah Klein, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
While there are major differences – namely, being in the middle of the ocean – Winkleman said there are some commonalities between cruise lines’ approach and that of hotels or resorts, which often do not have on-site mental health providers.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Comparative Analysis With Boeing Operational blunders, strategic overreach, and the necessity to revitalize culture are commonalities in the problems that Boeing is currently facing and that GE has faced in the past.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But there are several key commonalities to keep in mind, according to experts who counsel cancer patients and their families.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Collaboration is another commonality shared between the two Andres.
—Anthony Bryant, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
SNPs are often found in between genes and signal common types of genetic commonalities among particular groups of related people.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
There were clear commonalities: A strong network of family and/or friends close by.
Access to public space, especially nature.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
But the commonalities between the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed (OWS) and the Biden administration’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) indicate where the common path could lead.
—James C. Robinson, STAT, 29 Mar. 2024
Sarah Klein, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
While there are major differences – namely, being in the middle of the ocean – Winkleman said there are some commonalities between cruise lines’ approach and that of hotels or resorts, which often do not have on-site mental health providers.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Comparative Analysis With Boeing Operational blunders, strategic overreach, and the necessity to revitalize culture are commonalities in the problems that Boeing is currently facing and that GE has faced in the past.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But there are several key commonalities to keep in mind, according to experts who counsel cancer patients and their families.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Collaboration is another commonality shared between the two Andres.
—Anthony Bryant, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
SNPs are often found in between genes and signal common types of genetic commonalities among particular groups of related people.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
There were clear commonalities: A strong network of family and/or friends close by.
Access to public space, especially nature.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
But the commonalities between the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed (OWS) and the Biden administration’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) indicate where the common path could lead.
—James C. Robinson, STAT, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commonality. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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